JOB SUMMARY: To assist the school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for students in a general education setting/EL support classroom. Positions available throughout the county in secondary and elementary settings. Positions are located at Lockerman Middle School (LMS) and North Caroline High School (NCHS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet minimum requirements of 48 college credits or passing score of 455 on the Parapro assessment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Is skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.
• Is articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language.
• Has good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including but not limited to, duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a Maryland Certified instructor.
• Assists the instructor and other professionals through general supervision of students.
• Maintains required records and assists with classroom and/or student paperwork when appropriate.
• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the instructor’s plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.
• Provides one-to-one assistance enabling English Learners (EL students) to accomplish language acquisition skills as well as appropriate grade-level content knowledge.
• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY & HOURS: This position is considered part-time hourly at 6.75 hours per day and half-time benefits are offered. Caroline County Board of Education, Support Services Personnel I Schedule. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and training related to this position.